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The agreement comes as Starbucks’ union continues a nationwide strike at dozens of locations that began last month

Find affordable luxuries at Sam’s Club — from beauty to treats — perfect for holiday stockings under $50.

Many popular grocery stores are closed entirely on Thanksgiving Day

IN FOCUS: As prepackaged milkshakes and lattes get hit with a new sugar tax, Lydia Spencer-Elliott rethinks her daily calorific latte habit and asks is it time to wake up and smell the (actual) coffee?

COMMENT: They’re overpriced, structurally unsound and weirder by the year, yet we buy them anyway. Hannah Twiggs investigates the runaway Christmas-sandwich economy, the cold-roast physics behind them and why your pick reveals more about you than it should

Turns out an everyday caffeine addiction might be the most lucrative travel hack of the year. It may sound far-fetched, but your daily cup of joe can actually earn you a few free nights of accommodation at Marriott when traveling.

Starbucks hopes for a strong holiday season amid labor strikes, legal risks, and valuation pressure, while investors await earnings to gauge its recovery strength.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: Americans are split on when to start festooning their homes and offices with festive baubles, tinsel and knick-knacks. Mike Bedigan reports on the fiercest holiday debate of them all

Every year, a handful of grocery products explode in popularity, sweeping social media, selling out instantly, and landing in shopping carts across the country. These overnight sensations often earn huge fan followings, but not all of them stick around for long. Many disappear just as quickly as they arrive, leaving…